oldmanfan

I would probably pick a new HC first. I don’t think McD is bad but that his approach is stale now. I’d look at a coach with an offensive background, preferably with a solid history. Maybe a guy like Gruden. I’d want an OC like Cleveland’s current HC, and I’d make every effort to get Swartz as DC. My first meeting would be with Josh, and I’d promise my main focus would be to upgrade the offense to give him weapons. I’d clear out all the deadwood of older guys and contracts, like Milano and Taron. And I’d be aggressive in the FA market and draft to add talent to the offense.

I firmly believe we will get a Lombardi or two with Josh. And as much as I am one to not think making big changes works, it is clear some changes are needed: 1. Brady and Babich: neither have shown the ability to make in game adjustments. Babich to the point where McD has to take over D calls. We need coordinators that have the skill and experience to look dispassionately at the talent available and use that talent in the best way possible. 2. McDermott: he needs to realize the coordinators he has are not cutting it and bring in new ones. He needs to remove his ego from the process and get some proven guys in here, maybe even Daboll. And on D he needs to look in the mirror and ask himself if his D philosophy works in today’s NFL. If he can’t or won’t do that, then it’s time for a change. 3. Beane: he has to commit to doing all he can to maximize talent around Josh. He has to get rid of our older warriors that have had age catch up or simply aren’t cutting it (Tre, Taron, Milano, Bernard, Dawkins, Knox, Samuel, Moore, Coleman, Jones to start) and bring young talent in through the draft or free agency that add speed and/or size. Receiver has to be a priority. As long as Josh is playing QB we are a contender. But we need serious re-evaluation of everything around him.

Always enjoy watching my Bills. Might scream in frustration as I did last night, but always enjoy watching and rooting for my team.

I don’t want us to miss the playoffs. No one does. But if they do you have to seriously consider changes. A fresh approach with an offensive mind as HC might be what Josh needs. I would not argue against a guy like Gruden, especially if he could attract a guy like Jim Swartz as DC. As for Beane, I don’t know that he’s any better or worse than any other GM. But it should be made clear that bringing in guys to help Josh is the priority.

It’s Brady. Any competent OC knows you have to call plays to get them to back off on the rush. Screens, quick slants, stuff like the long gain by Shakir. Draw plays. Anything but having Josh waiting for 3-4 seconds to throw and get buried as a result.

You get your ass kicked up front, you lose. Simple.

Dawkins did his weekly dumbass false start and it killed us. That plus having an OC who has no idea how to call plays against an aggressive D. The line sucked but that was more due to the Texans having extraordinary physical talent. But where were the screens? Delayed handoffs/draws? Quick slants? Where? Instead we’re back to Josh running around trying to be a hero.

You need to do screens, quick slants, throws like the one to Shakir. Any competent OC would see this by now.

If Brady made that 4th down call it’s a fireable offense

At some point you simply cannot overcome the number of injuries

Both of ours lines are being dominated. They have much better athletes plus we are not doing anything from a play call perspective to change it.

Screens? Draws? Brady?

Ok boys, let’s matriculate the ball down the field!

Thanks! We were at the game and I wanted to go back and watch the entire telecast! I’ll try this though.

Anyone know when they might replay the game on NFL Network?

Bishop has grown into a solid starter. Should be a mainstay for years. Some of that is the veteran influence of Poyer, who at this point is serviceable but nothing more. Hancock is gaining experience and will likely start alongside Bishop next year, with Rapp and Hamlin as backups. Lewis will be the starting nickel.

If so fine by me. Jackson will gag like he always does in the playoffs

Got to come into town and see what was most likely my last game at Rich. Lot of nostalgia for me yesterday! The big takeaway for me was we finally used the RBs in the passing game.

Just go out there and take care of business.

Not only can they miss, they will miss the playoffs. And on NFL.com their arrows up/down column lists Worthy as a down.

Sober up then try this one again

I was at the first ever game at the Rich in ‘73 and had to come back for one more today before they close it down. And my younger daughter and older daughter’s husband have never seen a game in Buffalo. So the three of us, my wife and older daughter, and two of my nieces are going! Hoping for some snow to make it a true Bills game experience. Go Bills!

Ok boys let’s matriculate the ball down the field!

You can say the same thing for any team with an All Pro type QB. It’s a weird year. Parity has never been more apparent than this year.

Time to replace guys. Milano, Taron, Poyer, Bernard, all have had other guys replacing them that play better. Hancock, Lewis and Hairston should be starting along with Williams and Thompson once he’s off the injury list. You may even want to start Buffalo Joe over Bernard at this point. On offense it might be getting near the time to replace Dawkins.